Tag: education
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There Are No Perfect Systems
There is a saying that systems are perfectly designed to produce the results they get. In a recent conversation with a friend who is in the education field, we were sharing the observations about all that is going on in the world and how the collective field affects us at the individual and personal level.…
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Cultural Diversity and the Gap Between Schools and Learners
Cultural diversity goes further than race, gender, and sexuality. Language, religion, and economic background are all features of cultural diversity alive right now in our learning environment. Yes, we must work harder to be inclusive in our hiring practices and encourage diversity among educators so that learners can see themselves reflected in those who mentor…
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Why We Need Crop Diversity
Securing the world’s crop diversity is a global concern and a prerequisite for future food and nutrition security. Only by safeguarding crop diversity in perpetuity, and making it available for use by researchers, plant breeders and farmers, can we adopt agriculture to the climate crisis, reduce environmental destruction and improve livelihoods? Plant breeders and scientists…
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The Common Condition System by Socrates
The guardian philosopher-king is the leader with the distinct characteristics such as wisdom, intelligence, efficiency, and sacrifice. The willingness to live a minimalist or simple lifestyle is what Socrates advocates in his theory of the character of the just. Therefore, the guardian is prohibited from private property ownership but encouraged to reside in communal structures…
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Inflation and Its Affect on College Students
Between rising tuition, greater personal expenses and the possibility of needing more loans to pay for the same degree, students are vulnerable to the effects of inflation. This is especially true for those who live and eat primarily off campus, or students whose college room and board has risen as far as prices are concerned.…
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Early Television as a Social Instruments
In the post World War 2 period, television squires to the image of the global village, which implied great market potential. For example, Big Ben in London and the Eiffel Tower in Paris were used for advertising Arvin’s consoles. The view of various places was the key idea that promised an illusion for people…
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The Lack of Diversity in Tech: A Cultural Issue Discussed
Women are expected to make up 47.2% of the workforce by 2024. However, the tech industry is still lagging behind the curve. Only 26% of computing jobs are held by women. Of these women, only 3% are African-American, 6% are Asian,and 2% are Hispanic. The numbers are clear; even in today’s modern times, women (and…
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Globalization’s Impact on Higher Education
Globalization drives higher education and higher education is driven by globalization. The phenomenon of increasing worldwide interconnectedness, combining changes at three levels–economic, cultural and social changes. Through higher education, workers are trained to become more skilled to contribute to research, make innovations therefore increasing the competition in the knowledge-based global economy. The effects of globalization…
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How Millennials are making a Huge Impact on Businesses
As millennials continue to enter the workforce, their values, lifestyles, preferences, technological proficiency and sheer numbers are making big impacts on business cultures. While not every individual is the same in their wants or needs, a vast majority of millennials have a desire for their employer to show social responsibility. This means that they…